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June 9, 2019

MOVIE REVIEW - Dark Phoenix

20th Century Fox finishes the X-men saga with Dark Phoenix, starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hault, Tye Sheridan and Sophie Turner who plays the title role (Jean Grey/ Phoenix).


Since this was last of the X-Men series, and we are all looking forward for their appearance in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, unfortunately, Fox did not usher some introduction whether they will be somehow be encountered by the Avengers. Sorry but I kind of lost interest in the series, blame it on mutant fatigue.

The X-men still stands on its own and inflicted a conflict with their own kind. The 90s animated series could give a great reference on how she got her power but you can read it on Wiki as well. Dark Phoenix was not at all bad, but most of those who followed the story will disagree. For me, Dark Phoenix has the best effects since the X-men movies conception in the early 2000s and this is a great way to finish the saga.
Jessica Chastain (Vuk) and Sophie Turner (Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix)
Director’s Club by SM Cinema takes watching movies up a notch with its La-Z-Boy chairs, in-your-seat butler service and state-of-the-art projection system. Snack Time also offers a wide array of food including Bacon-wrapped German Frank Sandwich, Aloha Hotdog Sandwich, Cheeseburger, Beef Nachos and Flavored Fries makes watching movies extra fun.
I love this remote!

Catch X-Men: Dark Phoenix is now showing at SM Cinema’s 64 branches, or at IMAX and Director’s Club Cinemas nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You can also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates. Satisfy your cravings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snacks like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

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May 29, 2019

GODZILLA: KING OF MONSTERS movie review

Long live the King! Godzilla is a massive mythical adventure in the modern world. Setting the human drama aside, the titanic fights can stand on its own.


For Millie Bobby Brown's first big screen movie, Godzilla: King of Monsters could unite fans of the strange and old, as this movie combines mythological and ancient creatures. Godzilla whom we thought was a threat to mankind turned out to be a "friend" for the humans. Warner Bros. introduced massive and amazing creatures: the Rodan, Mothra and the fiercest three-headed Ghidora, all fighting for supremacy on the world and its resources. As I've said, you can eliminate the human element which should be to blame in the release of the monsters. I didn't even notice Zhang Ziyi was included in this movie! Felt bad too for Ken Watanabe's fate on this. 😔

Millie Bobby Brown in Godzilla: King of Monsters
 

There are also some Easter eggs to watch out and it will be very exciting to see the big beasts in one epic and massive battle.

Godzilla: King of Monsters is now showing in theaters and it is better seen on IMAX 3D. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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May 26, 2019

Jam packed TUNES AT THE TOP: Amiya Raya's first music fest

A thousand of music lovers and spectators gathered at Amiya Raya's first music fest - Tunes at the Top held last 25 May within the grounds of the real estate development in San Mateo, Rizal. Attendees were thrilled to sing their lungs out to the songs of Parokya ni Edgar, Rod Mijares,
Princess Virtudazo, Geca Moralers, Rhap Salazar, LS Band, YouTube sensations Albuerto sisters, and other surprise guests.
Parokya Ni Edgar
The event started at 6pm and ended with a blast at 10pm. Present at the milestone was Ms. Ma. Charina S. Garcia, Community Creators, Inc. (CCI) President, who gave a brief message to the crowd saying that the event was just the first of the series of music fests they were planning to organize.
Tunes at the Top aims not only to give music lovers the enjoyment and satisfaction they were looking for but also to showcase what Amiya Raya has to offer. The development boasts of panoramic view of the city, mountain ranges, and Laguna de Bay. Residents and visitors can freely enjoy the spacious open parks. Aside from the view, Amiya Raya is located 240 meters above sea level at its highest point and offers cooler climate than the city and nearby towns.

Amiya Raya offers two types of house and lot models for sale in this emerging landscape and real estate development. The Layla and Asha models have features that can work to your advantage. Like the Asha unit which has a huge garden and parking area, you can add an outdoor jacuzzi, great balcony view, kitchen and bar. The Layla unit is great for big families which this 3-floor model has 5 rooms, another storage area at the top floor adjacent to the common area where you can also entertain guests. Watch here for the model walkthroughs.
Asha Model (house and lot for sale)
Layla Model (house and lot for sale)
For more information and inquiries, go to Amiya Raya’s Facebook Page – AmiyaRayaOfficialPage or call 938 6288 / 09299514169 and look for Ms. Rowena Ignacio.

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May 20, 2019

The Kundiman Party comes into a new home this weekend

Floy Quintos' play The Kundiman Party will be performing for a limited run at the PETA Theater Center starting May 24 to June 2 2019. This acclaimed Filipino play also brings back majority of the stellar cast to give a relevant and crucial performance on national issues seaming modern topics that can bind old schoolers and millennials alike.
CB Garrucho has opened the doors of PETA Theater Center to UP Playwright's play in continuing the advocacy in providing audiences narratives to keep the nationalism alive and to cement what the Philippine Educational Theater Association stands for. Just in time after the mid-term elections, they believe that it will be another chapter of struggle in fighting national dignity.
The cast of The Kundiman Party still includes most of the ensemble led by Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Maestra Adela, a reclusive voice teacher whose latent nationalism is awakened. Together with Frances Makil-Ignacio, Stella Cañete-Mendoza, Jenny Jamora and Missy Maramara as Adela's close circle of Titas, the cast painted a portrait of contemporary Pinoy society that was both poignant as well as wildly entertaining.

Dexter Santos still directs The Kundiman Party in PETA and joined by talented artists who reprise their roles: Miah Canton as Antoinette, Rica Nepomuceno as Melissa. Watch their videos below as they sing kundiman songs in the play. Some songs are arranged by National Artist for Music, Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.

Newcomers such as Gabriel Paguirigan makes his acting debut as Ludwig, who has a lot of achievements on his plate -- including bagging the first prize in the NAMCYA 2011 competition and winning again in 2015 in the Senior division. Boo Gabunada (Cyrano, Mula sa Buwan and Emman, Ang Huling El Bimbo) plays the young activist Bobby Valderama. Nonie Buencamino is also in the play as Sen. Juancho Valderama who will confront in a scene with his wife, Ms. Shamaine.
The cast with Mitch Valdez during the presscon (May 2, 2019)
The original creative team of The Kundiman Party is a reunion of playwright Floy Quintos and director Dexter M. Santos. Production design by Mitoy Sta.Ana, Krina Cayabyab as the musical designer, Meliton Roxas (Lights Designer), Nour Houshmand (Asst Director), Io Balanon (Technical Director) and Steven Tansiongco (Video & Graphics Designer).

For interested showbuyers, you may contact the following:
May 24, 8pm - Carmela Pangilinan | 09178900050
May 25, 3pm - Denise Nayve/Ticket2Me | 09176601714
May 25, 8pm - Fe Canton | 09989818696
May 26, 3pm - Denise Nayve/Ticket2Me | 09176601714
May 26, 8pm - Denise Nayve/Ticket2Me | 09176601714
May 30, 8pm - Waya Araos | 09209890227
May 31, 8pm - Alejandro Santos | 09399257499
June 1, 3pm - The Julia Buencamino Project | 09177012489
June 1, 8pm - Marvin Olaes | 09175336267
June 2, 3pm - Micheangelo de Leon Alvarez | 09178316480
June 2, 8pm - Denise Nayve/Ticket2Me | 09176601714

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May 16, 2019

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR movie review

Saw a new millennial romance entitled The Sun is Also a Star, based on the young adult novel of the same name by Nicola Yoon who also wrote Every Thing, Every Thing. Starring
I haven't read the book but as what I can sense from the movie, I felt the shallowness of the plot and characters portrayed by Charles Melton (Daniel) and Yara Shahidi (Natasha). I got the point of making most of the time but come on, you have priorities! Especially for Natasha who was supposed to worry about her family's deportation the next day, but instead, she put it aside and flirted. Who does that? I may not be the target of this movie but I think it's ridiculous.


Also I am thinking of the realities of the distances of the places they went to within New York. From the lawyer, to the planetarium, to the park -- they already had wasted a lot of time for travelling. If someone who is in New York who is reading this right now, kindly confirm if I'm right.

I just got excited to see John Leguizamo who happens to be the two's lawyer on different issues. The only character who is real throughout the movie. To the Natasha and Daniel, forget it. They just do not contribute something good to the minds of the audience. 4/10 for the New York trip and the absurd love story.

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May 5, 2019

AVENGERS: ENDGAME movie review

The epic battle of the Avengers and the mad titan Thanos, and Marvel's 10 year saga comes to an end, Avengers: Endgame's 3hrs and 5mins length is not even noticeable for all the action and contents.


With the remaining allies to restore and protect the universe's order, we are presented with amazing scenes and points that will make us excited for the upcoming chapters of our mightiest heroes. The first part were so fast paced but then redeemed each scene along the story and you really have to pay attention on everything that's happening. Pee time wouldn't even come into consideration while watching the movie.

Still containing a good balance of drama, comedy and action mix, Avengers: Endgame would be the benchmark of all movies in the MCU. I can't wait to see how the stories will unfold for our heroes in the MCU's phase 4. It has lots of great surprises and awesome concepts that has put me at the edge of my seat and will be remembered for a long time.


Avengers assemble!

I can understand why the Avengers will be this generation's defining story that has opened our doors for everyone to the amazing comic world. I will be forever be thankful of Stan Lee, the Russo brothers, along with the cast, especially Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Tom Holland, and all the cast that have been with us for the past 10 years. You will be forever in our hearts, whether we meet you or not, I'm actually sad putting those words here but I hope you all feel the same thing. We love you 3000.

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April 22, 2019

THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA movie review

Warner Bros' The Curse of La Llorona is another horror flick to watch out this summer and it will give you chills and even be scared of brides and crying ladies in the dark.
 

Following an old Hispanic legend about a murderous mother who suffered from infidelity, the Curse of La Llorona threatens a social worker and her kids who were drawn into the supernatural realm. I was actually almost covering my eyes in the anticipation of something might happen to the children in the movie but more scared when the ghost of La Llorona appears to capture their innocent lives.

Roman Christou (Chris), Linda Cardellini (Anna), Jaynee-Lynn Kinchen (Sam)


In the climax of the movie, managing a way to end the curse could be a tedious work and tried to inject a bit of humor through a former priest Rafael Olvera (Raymond Cruz) which spoils the scares. But it's more exciting when you'll find out that there's a special connection in James Wan's horror universe. Find out why when you see the movie.

The Curse of La Llorona has special sneak previews today and tomorrow, April 22-23 in cinemas. Opening May 1 in theaters nationwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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